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THORNVILLE, Ohio- The Sheridan volleyball team has won four straight MVL titles. Its also been to the regionals semi-finals in back-to-back years. But one thing that has been missing in the Generals run of success is a trip to the state finals. 1993 was the last time Sheridan volleyball made states. This years team has […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The rain didn’t slow down the Bishop Rosecrans girls soccer team, who cruised to a 7-0 win over Richmond Edison. The Lady Bishops advance to the district semi-finals where they’ll host Steubenville Catholic Central. Six Lady Bishops scored in this one. Jenna McLaughlin scored 2 goals. Avery Maxwell, Korynn Porter, Chloe Zemba, Caitlyn […]

THORNVILLE, Ohio- For the second time this football season, Jason Munyan is the WHIZ Genesis Player of the Week. Week 5 also saw Munyan win the honor. Munyan rushed for 187 yards three touchdowns in Sheridan’s 27-0 playoff win over Columbus South. It was a 65-yard run in the first quarter that quickly set the […]

BYESVILLE, Ohio- At the MVL Cross Country Championship on Saturday a few runners put their names in the history books. Sheridan senior, William Wilke won the high school boys race with a time of 16:51. Wilke becomes the second runner in MVL history and school history to win MVL’s three times. New Lexington junior, Sydney […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Meadowbrook opened up the playoffs with an offensive explosion against MVL foe Philo. The Colts took down the Electrics, 52-37. The Colts advance to the Regional Quarterfinals and will host Gallia Academy Saturday night. John Glenn was on the road taking on Warren. The Muskies fall in double-overtime 35-28. At the end of […]

ZANESVILLE, Ohio- In the first day of Round 2 of the high school football playoffs, we were treated to some great games. 3rd ranked Sheridan, playing its first home playoff game since 2010, was hosting 14th ranked Columbus South. The Generals cruise to a 27-0 win. Sheridan advances to the quarterfinals, where it’ll host Columbus […]

NEW CONCORD, Ohio- Going into the match, John Glenn and Meadowbrook had the making of a great battle. That’s exactly what it turned out to be. It took five sets and then some. John Glenn went on to win the fifth set 22-20 to take the match 3-2. JG won sets one (25-21) and three […]

DRESDEN, Ohio- It was a 33-0 loss to rival Sheridan that gave Tri-Valley a reality check. It gave the Scotties a chance to see their flaws and what they needed to improve on. Since the Sheridan game, Tri-Valley has kicked it into another gear and is playing much better football. In the Scotties last six […]